B.C.'S CRAFT BEER AND CIDER GUIDE
It’s October and things are officially spooky what with the dark and stormy nights, creeping fog and pumpkin beers showing up on beer store shelves. Yikes! It’s no secret that I have no love for pumpkin beers. In fact, one […]
The ubiquitous West Coast rain has returned, and while the end of summer might be mourned by some (definitely not by the many folks around the province living under wildfire threat), there is a silver lining: fresh hop beers! (Also, […]
Festbiers and Fresh Hops and Märzens, Oh My! Hit your local BC Ale Trail this autumn and explore the inspired seasonal flavours BC craft breweries have on tap. There’s a chill in the air and an abundance of juicy, fresh […]
This summer has been a scorcher so far and there’s still more than a month to go. Some locally-crafted liquid refreshment is just thing to beat the heat, so here are some favourites we’re currently quaffing. Bottlecap by Twin City […]
The fruity and creative beers take the form of beermosas, wine hybrids, sours and hazy IPAs – all found at your local craft brewery B.C.’s craft breweries are releasing the perfect drinks just in time for summer celebrations – in […]
Steamworks Brewing Co. in Burnaby has announced the release of their Piquette, the company’s first foray into wine. “Piquette boasts high drinkability thanks to its delivery of light, fruity effervescence and low ABV (typically only 5-7%),” says a news release. […]
Here’s what we’re tossin’ back this week… Things We Don’t Say IPA by Barkerville Brewing Hazy IPA • 6.5% ABV • 473 mL tall cans This dank and juicy IPA from Quesnel’s Barkerville Brewing is a fundraiser supporting mental health, […]
Here’s what we’re pairing with oversized hats and sunblock this week… Venture Mango Passionfruit Sour by Mariner Brewing Fruited sour ale • 4.2% ABV • 5 IBU • 473 mL tall cans The latest installment of the Venture fruited sour […]
Here’s what we’re chasing our vaccination shot with this week…. Seven by Dageraad Brewing Saison • 7.0% ABV • 750 mL bottles Everyone’s favourite belgophiles are turning seven this week, so Burnaby’s Dageraad Brewing is releasing a 7.0% ABV saison […]
Here’s what we’re lining up for this week (six feet apart, of course)… Pod Pack 2021 by Vancouver Island Brewing Assorted • 4.2%–6.8% ABV • 473 mL tall can four-packs The long-awaited return of Vancouver Island Brewing’s Pod Pack collab […]